A Tale Of Two Towns

Yesterday, I told you about Bridgeport Police Chief Rebecca Garcia taking drinkable water from her officers while she just got a newly furnished office. This type of petty conduct is the exception to the rule. A couple of weeks ago the Southport section of Fairfield had a robbery along with a few stolen cars. Fairfield Police Chief Bob Kalamaras held a safety meeting with citizens and town officials. He lead the meeting off by saying "We have an incredible police force. The police force is made up of one hundred and eight men and women, and we are fortunate that we have good benefits, and good salaries, and that supports higher quality candidates and higher retention rates throughout our police…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT AND SECRETARY MERRILL ANNOUNCE UPDATE OF CONNECTICUT’S BUSINESS REGISTRATION SYSTEM, MAKING IT EASIER FOR BUSINESSES TO INTERACT WITH STATE GOVERNMENT

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Secretary of the State Denise Merrill announced that the State of Connecticut’s business registration system has been upgraded and is now fully integrated with Business.CT.gov, the state’s business portal that serves as a one-stop-shop for businesses and entrepreneurs to navigate state government requirements as effectively and quickly as possible. The integration allows business owners to login to fewer places in order to do business with the state. Instead of logging in to a separate business registration system after creating a checklist at Business.CT.gov, entrepreneurs now have a built-in experience. Connecticut’s business portal launched in the summer of 2020 and has been rapidly expanding under the administration’s efforts to build an all-digital state government. Among other…

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Bridgeport Police Chief: No Water For You!

Another source came forward and said Chief Rebecca Garcia got all new furniture in her office last month. With Thanksgiving upon us, you really wouldn’t think that drinking water at work would be something to be thankful for. That is the case at the Bridgeport Police Department. A number of sources said that right after the courts ruled that the city was wrong to name Rebeca Garcia as assistant police chief in 2019 the water deliveries stopped. Officers checked into whether it was a non-payment issue but I’ve learned that the chief told the union that “potable drinking water” is not a requirement. I reached out to union president Brad Sealy, I left a voice mail that said I reached…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT NOMINATION

Governor Ned Lamont announced that he is nominating Shannon Jacovino of West Hartford serve as ombudsman for the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services. Jacovino will succeed Edward Mambruno, who recently retired from the position. In this role, Jacovino will work with individuals, families, state agencies, municipalities, state lawmakers, and other stakeholders to help resolve their challenges with the department using a person-centered approach. She will also help individuals and families find information to solve specific issues and problems they may be having and help them navigate the Department of Developmental Services system. “The position of ombudsman is incredibly important because this person serves as an independent facilitator to ensure that individuals and their families receive the support they need to…

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BRIDGEPORT POLICE MAKE ARREST IN SHOOTING AT YOUTH BASEBALL GAME AT NEWFIELD PARK

#Bridgeport CT--The Bridgeport Police Department announced today it arrested a city man they say is responsible for firing multiple gunshots at a passing car several feet away from a youth baseball game at Newfield Park in May, causing a large crowd of children and adults to run for safety. 34 year-old Julian Geter of 427 Wilmot Ave. was charged Friday, November 19th, 2021, with Reckless Endangerment the First Degree, Risk of Injury to a Minor, Criminal Possession of a Firearm and Illegal Discharge of a Weapon. Geter is a convicted felon. His bond was set at $500,000. Superior Court Judge Tracy Lee Dayton called Geter "a danger to the community" at his arraignment on Friday. The shooting occurred while a game…

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Fairfield News: Car Stolen With Child Inside

Fairfield Police UPDATE: On November 22, 2021 at approximately 6:34 PM the Fairfield Police Department received several callsreporting the theft of an occupied vehicle which had just occurred in front of 16 Handles at 1300 PostRoad in Fairfield.The initial investigation has revealed that a couple had parked their vehicle in the area of 1300 Post Roadand had left the vehicle to make a purchase at a nearby establishment. The vehicle was running andoccupied by a teenage juvenile. An unknown male subject walked up to the vehicle, opened the door andentered the vehicle. The juvenile then instinctually began to exit the vehicle as the male ordered thejuvenile out of the vehicle. The male then fled the area in the now stolen…

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